Women’s mentorship, whether informal or formal, is a powerful force for economic empowerment in rural Kenyan villages. It fosters shared knowledge, resources and opportunities that can uplift entire communities. ‘I have been part of the groups supported by So They Can — I have visited various groups engaging in different activities like table banking, farming… The post The ripple effect when women become mentors in their villages appeared first on So They Can.| So They Can
Numbers are funny. Under all the garb of objectivity, how people use them is often pretty subjective, or even manipulative. What you do and don’t report can matter equally, particularly in business and economics. Financial metrics and macro indicators embody this phenomenon the best. Just read a press release of some corporate’s earnings announcement: the narrative would always try to embellish facts. But nothing manipulates stories like percentage changes. They have this magical ability ...| Insights by Data Darbar
An interview with Aleem Remtula, a Partner on the private equity team at Developing World Markets. The post Aleem Remtula on Investing in Refugees & Displaced Communities appeared first on Portico Advisers.| Portico Advisers
Bangladesh has long had a community-based microfinance approach and a One Health Strategy; its new Interim President could make it a reality.| Impakter
Few evils disturb our conscience like human trafficking. The statistics are unspeakable: One in every 150 people are trapped in modern slavery,[1] and 25 percent of victims are children under the age of 18.[2] I have tremendous respect for the work of International Justice Mission (IJM), The Human Trafficking Institute, Redeem International, A21, and other...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
For 476 days, we’ve heard about the dire realities of war in Ukraine: Thriving cities abandoned. Loved ones missing. Lives and livelihoods plundered. Just last week, farmers HOPE previously served in the Kherson region woke up to the reality of losing yet another harvest. With fields under water from enemy attacks on the Kakhovka Hydroelectric...Continue reading| Peter K Greer
Egypt's most-funded startup, MNT-Halan has ventured into Pakistan after acquiring Avans Miccrofinance Bank. Can it replicate its success?| Insights by Data Darbar